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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.24, 24,995.22 and 10,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.24, 24,995.22 and 10,154 is: 14,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.24 : 24,995.22 = 10,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.24/24,995.22 = 10,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.24x = 24,995.22 × 10,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.24x = 253,801,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,801,463.88/18,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.93

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